If you are serious about raising your score, this guide is worth a shot. It is light and readable, but serious. The language is accessible, yet it gives a solid (short) comprehensive view of each section without sacrificing academic rigor. The test-taking strategies introduced are fundamentally valuable, and the practice questions are designed to introduce the student to the SAT structure to improve comprehension of the core concepts within each section as well as pinpoint existent skills that may need to be strengthened.